Dutchess County Historical Society Fundraising Auction Ending 11/13

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Dutchess County Historical Society (DCHS) Fundraising Auction of Unique Experiences and Gift Certificates Ending 11/13

100% of the auction proceeds benefit the DCHS. Every lot sells to the highest bidder. Payment will be made directly to DCHS, a 501-C3 Not for Profit Corporation so no sales tax will be charged. There is a 15% Buyers Premium which will also be going to the DCHS.

For more information on DCHS, please visit their website: https://dchsny.org/

The DCHS does not receive any Federal, State or County funding. It relies solely on donations, membership dues and private sponsorships from people like you. Please support the 100+ year old “Mission” of the DCHS that has “collected, preserved and interpreted the history of Dutchess County, NY, from the period of the arrival of the first Native Americans until the present day.”

Direct Donations can be made at https://dchsny.org/short/

Payment must be completed by Friday, November 18 at 3PM.

All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods is cash, check, Visa, MasterCard & Amex.
Preview available online 24 hours.

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Dutchess County Historical Society (DCHS) Fundraising Auction of Unique Experiences and Gift Certificates Ending 11/13

100% of the auction proceeds benefit the DCHS. Every lot sells to the highest bidder. Payment will be made directly to DCHS, a 501-C3 Not for Profit Corporation so no sales tax will be charged. There is a 15% Buyers Premium which will also be going to the DCHS.

For more information on DCHS, please visit their website: https://dchsny.org/

The DCHS does not receive any Federal, State or County funding. It relies solely on donations, membership dues and private sponsorships from people like you. Please support the 100+ year old “Mission” of the DCHS that has “collected, preserved and interpreted the history of Dutchess County, NY, from the period of the arrival of the first Native Americans until the present day.”

Direct Donations can be made at https://dchsny.org/short/

Payment must be completed by Friday, November 18 at 3PM.

All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods is cash, check, Visa, MasterCard & Amex.
Preview available online 24 hours.

Click More Info/Bid Now for additional photos.


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#12 – Historical Tour, 10 People, Walkway Over the Hudson Bridge, by Historian Fred Schaeffer, Poughkeepsie, NY

Enjoy a historical tour for up to 10 people by guide Fred Schaeffer, former Chairman of the Walkway Over the Hudson Organization during the bridge’s conversion from abandoned railroad bridge to the longest dedicated pedestrian bridge in the world. Learn the history of the bridge that sits 212 feet above the Hudson River, stretching for over one mile between the hills on either side of the river. Because it stretches between hillsides, it's an easy walk with no steps and only one short gradual incline on one side of the bridge. The Walkway is on what was formerly the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge, an engineering marvel, which was built in the 1880's. Fred will tell you the fascinating story of how a groundswell of support led to a unique public and private partnership to convert the abandoned bridge into the Walkway Over the Hudson. Since opening to the public in 2009 it has had three million visitors from all over the world. Fred will share photographs of what the bridge looked like before and during its renovation. As you take the walk, you will see in person, breathtaking views of the Hudson River Valley from the Walkway. Fred Schaeffer is a resident of Pleasant Valley. He has been a practicing attorney in Dutchess County for over 30 years. He is a former President of the Dutchess County Bar Association. His hobbies of bicycling, photography and history led to an interest in the historic Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge. In January of 2004 he became Chairman of the Walkway over the Hudson organization, a non-profit group, which owned the Bridge. As Chairman he led the organization’s efforts to convert it into the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, which opened in October of 2009. Value $250. https://walkway.org/ .If this item isn't for you, please consider becoming a Member or making a donation to DCHS here: https://dchsny.org/short/

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Enjoy a historical tour for up to 10 people by guide Fred Schaeffer, former Chairman of the Walkway Over the Hudson Organization during the bridge’s conversion from abandoned railroad bridge to the longest dedicated pedestrian bridge in the world. Learn the history of the bridge that sits 212 feet above the Hudson River, stretching for over one mile between the hills on either side of the river. Because it stretches between hillsides, it's an easy walk with no steps and only one short gradual incline on one side of the bridge. The Walkway is on what was formerly the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge, an engineering marvel, which was built in the 1880's. Fred will tell you the fascinating story of how a groundswell of support led to a unique public and private partnership to convert the abandoned bridge into the Walkway Over the Hudson. Since opening to the public in 2009 it has had three million visitors from all over the world. Fred will share photographs of what the bridge looked like before and during its renovation. As you take the walk, you will see in person, breathtaking views of the Hudson River Valley from the Walkway. Fred Schaeffer is a resident of Pleasant Valley. He has been a practicing attorney in Dutchess County for over 30 years. He is a former President of the Dutchess County Bar Association. His hobbies of bicycling, photography and history led to an interest in the historic Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge. In January of 2004 he became Chairman of the Walkway over the Hudson organization, a non-profit group, which owned the Bridge. As Chairman he led the organization’s efforts to convert it into the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, which opened in October of 2009. Value $250. https://walkway.org/ .If this item isn't for you, please consider becoming a Member or making a donation to DCHS here: https://dchsny.org/short/

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